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Best Aurora Borealis Apps

214+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the aurora borealis category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 214+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Aurora Borealis Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1My Aurora Forecast & AlertsMy Aurora Forecast & AlertsFree4.7★ (69K)YesNoAug 2026
2Aurora Forecast.Aurora Forecast.Free4.6★ (4.8K)NoYesAug 2026
3Aurora Now - Northern LightsAurora Now - Northern LightsFree4.7★ (1.6K)NoYesAug 2026
4Aurora Forecast & AlertsAurora Forecast & AlertsFree4.6★ (2.9K)YesYesAug 2026
5Aurora Forecast 3DAurora Forecast 3DFree3.7★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
6Northern Lights TrackerNorthern Lights TrackerFree4.6★ (176)NoYesAug 2026
7My Aurora Forecast ProMy Aurora Forecast Pro$3.994.8★ (2.9K)NoYesAug 2026
8Northern Light Aurora ForecastNorthern Light Aurora ForecastFree2.7★ (209)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Aurora Borealis

My Aurora Forecast & Alerts#1

My Aurora Forecast & Alerts by JRustonApps B.V.

Northern Lights & Borealis
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(69K ratings)
FreeAds
#43in Weather
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Track the Northern Lights with real-time KP index, global aurora maps, and detailed forecasts. Get free push notifications for high activity and discover the best viewing locations worldwide. Plan your aurora adventures with tour information and live webcams.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate forecasts
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful notifications
  • 🌟 Useful features (maps, cloud cover, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or inconsistent forecasts
  • 🗺️ Issues with location/map functionality
  • 💤 Notifications not always timely
Aurora Forecast.#2

Aurora Forecast. by TINAC Inc.

Northern Lights & Aurora Alert
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.6😐(4.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app acts as an intelligent guide for aurora hunting, leveraging AI and local weather data to provide personalized "Go/No-Go" verdicts. It offers real-time updates, interactive maps, and customizable notifications to help you find the Northern Lights.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Excellent app with nice graphs
  • 🌟 Accurate with current solar activity and short-term forecast
  • 🌟 Fantastic amount of information about the sun and aurora
  • 🌟 Alerts help plan for aurora viewing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate forecasts and predictions
  • ⚠️ Notifications not working as expected
Aurora Now - Northern Lights#3

Aurora Now - Northern Lights by VNIL AB

Aurora alerts and forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time aurora forecasts and customizable alerts to help you witness the Northern Lights. It offers live solar data, interactive graphs, and location-based predictions for optimal viewing opportunities.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Awesome app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤯 Informative and educational
  • 🎉 Accurate predictions

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full features
  • 🗺️ Limited location selection
  • 🤔 Contradictory forecasts

More Aurora Borealis apps to explore

4
Aurora Forecast & Alerts
Aurora Forecast & Alerts
Aurora Forecast & Alerts
Northern Lights Forecast Alert
Free

Track and predict the Northern Lights with detailed forecasts and customizable alerts. Explore interactive maps, view solar wind data, and access educational resources to enhance your aurora viewing experience.

Interactive Aurora Forecast MapCustomizable Kp Index Push NotificationsSolar Wind, Density, Bz, Bt Data
☀️ Weather
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Aurora Forecast 3D
Aurora Forecast 3D
Aurora Forecast 3D
Locate the aurora borealis now
Free

Visualize Earth in 3D and track the aurora borealis with real-time data and forecasts up to three days ahead. Includes an aurora compass, star maps, and satellite tracking.

3D Earth visualizationReal-time aurora oval trackingUp to 3-day aurora forecasts
☀️ Weather
(3)
free
6
Northern Lights Tracker
Northern Lights Tracker
Northern Lights Tracker
Aurora Borealis Forecast
Free

This app provides real-time predictions and forecasts for the aurora borealis using NOAA space weather data. It helps users find the best viewing locations and times, offering smart alerts and interactive maps for an optimal aurora hunting experience.

Real-time aurora probabilityNOAA-powered KP indexInteractive global aurora maps
☀️ Weather
(176)
freemium
7
My Aurora Forecast Pro
My Aurora Forecast Pro
My Aurora Forecast Pro
Northern Lights Alerts & Map
$3.99

Get real-time Northern Lights alerts and forecasts. This app provides the current KP index, best viewing locations, and a global aurora map. Plan your aurora viewing with hourly, multi-day, and weekly predictions, plus access live webcams and tour information.

Real-time KP indexBest viewing locationsGlobal aurora map
☀️ Weather
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Northern Light Aurora Forecast
Northern Light Aurora Forecast
Northern Light Aurora Forecast
Aurora Forecast and Alerts
Free

This app monitors real-time auroral activity and sends alerts when the Northern Lights may be visible. It provides short-term and long-term forecasts, weather conditions, and solar wind data to help you plan your viewing experience.

Real-time auroral activity monitoringPush alerts for potential aurora visibilityShort-term (1 hour) and long-term (3 days, 27 days) forecasts
☀️ Weather
(209)
free with in-app purchases
9
Aurora Forecast
Aurora Forecast
Aurora Forecast
Northern Lights, Borealis Info
Free

Track the Northern Lights with real-time predictions and detailed aurora information. This user-friendly application provides accurate forecasts based on advanced satellite data, making it ideal for aurora enthusiasts and photographers.

Real-time aurora predictionsAdvanced satellite dataUser-friendly design
☀️ Weather
(10)
free
10
Aurora Forecast - Borealis Map
Aurora Forecast - Borealis Map
Aurora Forecast - Borealis Map
Northern Lights Tracker App
Free

Track the Northern Lights with real-time forecasts and smart alerts. Get detailed information on aurora activity, KP index, and visibility for your location, helping you plan the perfect viewing experience.

Real-time aurora forecastsLocation-based predictionsKP index and cloud cover data
☀️ Weather
(71)
free with in-app purchases
11
Aurora Alerts, Northern Lights
Aurora Alerts, Northern Lights
Aurora Alerts, Northern Lights
Aurora Borealis Forecast & Map
Free

Track the Northern Lights with real-time activity, accurate forecasts, and personalized alerts. View cloud coverage, interactive graphs, and solar data to plan your aurora viewing.

Real-time aurora activityAccurate forecastsPersonalized alerts
☀️ Weather
(13)
freemium
12
Hello Aurora: Forecast & Alert
Hello Aurora: Forecast & Alert
Hello Aurora: Forecast & Alert
Live Northern Lights Tracker
Free

Track and forecast the Northern Lights with real-time updates and community-shared sightings. Receive instant alerts for aurora activity and view a live map of current displays. Connect with other aurora enthusiasts and share your experiences.

Real-time aurora forecastInstant aurora alertsLive Northern Lights map
☀️ Weather
(109)
free with in-app purchases
13
SpaceWeatherLive
SpaceWeatherLive
SpaceWeatherLive
Aurora and solar activity app
Free

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

Aurora and solar activity trackingReal-time forecastsPush notifications for space weather events
☀️ Weather
(189)
free with in-app purchases
14
AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts
AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts
AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts
Aurora Borealis Alerts
Free

Get real-time alerts for potential aurora borealis sightings across the UK. Monitor geomagnetic activity, check aurora likelihood, and view live data including cloud cover and a cliff cam. Configure alerts to your preference and access information quickly via widgets and watch complications.

Real-time aurora sighting alertsGeomagnetic activity monitoringAurora likelihood indicator
☀️ Weather
(351)
free
15
Northern Lights Alert
Northern Lights Alert
Northern Lights Alert
Real-Time Aurora Alerts!
Free

Get real-time alerts when the Northern Lights are visible. This service uses dedicated aurora cameras to monitor the sky and notify you when conditions are right. A login key from a participating accommodation or travel agency is required to receive alerts.

Real-time aurora camera monitoringInstant visibility alertsLogin key system
☀️ Weather
(9)
free
16
Aurora Forecast & Borealis Map
Aurora Forecast & Borealis Map
Aurora Forecast & Borealis Map
Real time Northern Lights, Map
Free

This app helps you track and predict aurora borealis activity. Plan your adventures to witness the Northern Lights with real-time data and forecasts.

Aurora forecastingReal-time aurora alertsNorthern Lights map
☀️ Weather
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
Step's Aurora Guide
Step's Aurora Guide
Step's Aurora Guide
Aurora Forecast & Alerts
Free

This app provides aurora forecasts, alerts, and expert photography advice. It helps users plan and capture stunning aurora images with real-time data, geomagnetic forecasts, and personalized guidance.

27-day geomagnetic activity forecastMoon phase and darkness alignmentReal-time aurora probability
☀️ Weather
(102)
free with in-app purchases
18
Easy Aurora: Forecast & Alerts
Easy Aurora: Forecast & Alerts
Easy Aurora: Forecast & Alerts
Map, Forecast and Alerts
Free

Track and predict aurora activity with an interactive map, global webcams, and detailed forecasts. Get real-time solar wind data and sun activity updates. Pro features include directional compass and customizable alerts.

Interactive aurora and cloud coverage mapGlobal aurora webcams24-hour cloud and Kp-index forecasts
☀️ Weather
(8)
freemium
19
Aurora Forecast Now
Aurora Forecast Now
Aurora Forecast Now
Northern Lights, Borealis
Free

This app provides personalized aurora visibility forecasts for any location worldwide. It adjusts for local light conditions and geomagnetic activity, offering real-time and advanced predictions for aurora viewing.

Personalized aurora visibility forecastsLocation-specific adjustmentsReal-time aurora reporting
☀️ Weather
(6)
freemium
20
Aurora Alerts Forecast Tracker
Aurora Alerts Forecast Tracker
Aurora Alerts Forecast Tracker
Northern Lights & Borealis
Free

Track the likelihood of seeing the northern lights with real-time forecasts and personalized alerts. Explore live aurora activity on a globe and view webcam images from prime viewing locations. Learn about the science behind the aurora borealis.

Personalized 3-day aurora forecastReal-time aurora alertsLive interactive globe view
🌟 Lifestyle
(30)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Aurora Borealis

What are the best aurora borealis apps for iPhone?
My Aurora Forecast & Alerts tops our aurora borealis apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 69K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top aurora borealis apps we rank are free to download, including My Aurora Forecast & Alerts and Aurora Forecast..
My Aurora Forecast & Alerts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 214+ aurora borealis apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
My Aurora Forecast helps you track and predict the Northern Lights. It provides the current KP index, shows how likely you are to see the aurora borealis globally, and offers detailed forecasts for the next hour, several hours, and weeks ahead.
Key features include real-time KP index, a global aurora forecast map, a list of the best viewing locations, free push notifications for high auroral activity, multi-period forecasts, solar wind statistics, sun imagery, and live aurora webcams from around the world.

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